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20 CFM for large - too big?

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Dondgc
Dondgc Posts: 709
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I’m about to replace my Smobot as it’s electronic issues have now extended from the power supply to literally every probe including grill temp. I can’t take the frustration any longer. 

I think the Fireboard 2 Drive will be the replacement - Battery power wins the day for Fireboard. But Fireboard seems to only sell a 20 CFM fan motor. Is that too much for a Large?
 
New Orleans LA
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,761
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    Way more fan than you need , don't know much about firebird but of its just an on off pulse , any third party fan would work and you can get 10 cfm fans....the 20 may work fine but certainly don't need that much, my Stumps XL Strtecth uses a 25 CFM. Fan 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • 6baluts
    6baluts Posts: 272
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    Concur on way too much fun.
    That fan fireboard sells is an auber instruments fan. Auber offers a 6.5 cfm or a 10 cfm option. Either will be fine.
    You could also go with the BBQ Guru "pit viper" 10 cfm fan.
    I have the fireboard its a decent controller. I also have the Smobot and its a fantastic controller. I am sorry you are having problems with it. Have had zero problems with it approaching 100 cooks.
    Have you talked to Curtis or Eric at Smobot?

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  • Dondgc
    Dondgc Posts: 709
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    6baluts said:
    Concur on way too much fun.
    That fan fireboard sells is an auber instruments fan. Auber offers a 6.5 cfm or a 10 cfm option. Either will be fine.
    You could also go with the BBQ Guru "pit viper" 10 cfm fan.
    I have the fireboard its a decent controller. I also have the Smobot and its a fantastic controller. I am sorry you are having problems with it. Have had zero problems with it approaching 100 cooks.
    Have you talked to Curtis or Eric at Smobot?

    I just heard from Eric and posted about the response. Short version - great service from Smobot!
    New Orleans LA
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  • 6baluts
    6baluts Posts: 272
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    Glad you spoke with Eric. When you get the new unit, reach out if you need help.
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,684
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    Too much for a L or even an XL.....but it's variable speed, then it doesn't matter.  I've run a 21 CFM fan with my FB500 on a LBGE before--once it learns what it's on, then it throttles down.
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,194
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    My auber fan for my controller is variable speed.  For my Auber, I can dial back the fan max to like 25%, and then it is just kind of barely spinning from time to time.  So it doesnt matter how big the fan is.  I just looked at my order history for my auber, and I only have a 10 CFM rated for an XL (Im confident it would be enough for the 2XL as well):


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